# eMates vs Faxo

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Faxo at 81% against eMates's 4%. Faxo also leads on rating (4.6 vs 2.0) and update cadence (every 2 days vs fortnightly). eMates's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 21). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Faxo sells 21 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. eMates asks for nothing beyond the download.

Faxo holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Faxo has 1.8K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 4% of eMates's written reviews are positive against 81% of Faxo's.

eMates ships an update fortnightly, Faxo every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | eMates | Faxo |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/emates/id1573352170/reviews) | **[4.6 (1.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/faxo-everything-app-plus/id6450688296/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **1.8K** |
| Positive reviews | 4.5% of reviews | **80.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 44 MB | 202 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Unilink Technology Services](https://appshunter.io/developer/1253866276) | [Faxo, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1694417206) |

## What reviewers say

### eMates

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/emates/id1573352170)

Facilitates easy and frequent communication between prisoners and their loved ones. Aims to reduce self-harm by fostering connections and aids in prisoner rehabilitation for release.

**Highlights:** Easy prisoner communication, Secure messaging, Reduced self-harm, Release preparation assistance, Frequent and varied communication

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 💡 Essential service for communication
- 👍 Better than nothing

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent app crashes and freezes
- 🐛 Messages not sending or receiving
- 🐛 Login issues and account problems
- 🐛 Payment issues and money lost
- 🐛 Poor customer support

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes frequently
- Messages fail to send or are lost
- Messages fail to receive
- Login screen freezes or doesn't respond
- Cannot log in even with correct credentials

**Requested features**

- Improve app stability and reliability
- Fix message sending and receiving issues
- Resolve login and account access problems
- Address payment and credit issues
- Enhance customer support responsiveness


### Faxo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/faxo-everything-app-plus/id6450688296)

This app combines social networking, video sharing, messaging, professional tools, and a marketplace into a single platform. Users can connect with friends, share content, find jobs, buy and sell locally, and even play games, all within one familiar interface.

**Highlights:** Social media feeds with friends/following options, Live streaming with chat, 1:1 and group messaging with calls, Professional profiles and job postings, Local marketplace for buying and selling, Content creation and monetization tools, Integrated games and recipe boards

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (21)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Basic Social Network | $3.99 | per month |
| Basic Business Network | $3.99 | per month |
| User Subscription 4 | $3.99 | per month |
| Premium Social Network | $7.99 | per month |
| Premium Business Network | $7.99 | per month |
| Premium+ Social Network | $12.99 | per month |
| Premium+ Business Network | $14.99 | per month |
| Basic Dating | $17.99 | per month |
| Premium Dating | $26.99 | per month |
| Premium+ Dating | $35.99 | per month |
| Super Thanks | $1.99 | one-time |
| Super Thanks | $4.99 | one-time |
| Super Thanks | $14.99 | one-time |
| Super Thanks | $19.99 | one-time |
| Super Thanks | $24.99 | one-time |
| Super Thanks | $49.99 | one-time |
| Super Thanks | $74.99 | one-time |
| Super Thanks | $99.99 | one-time |
| Super Thanks | $199.99 | one-time |
| Super Thanks | $399.99 | one-time |
| Super Thanks | $499.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 🚀 Fast and effective
- 💡 Combines multiple app features
- ✨ Good for connecting with people
- 🌟 Good for creators

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Posting glitches
- 👎 Sucks
- 🤷‍♀️ Didn't understand the app
- 🔞 Pornographic content
- 🔄 Tabs reload

**Reported bugs**

- Posting glitches (images not posting)
- Tabs reload when tapped
- App refreshes when tapping tabs

**Requested features**

- More features
- Dark mode option
- Advanced analytics dashboard
- Private groups
- Android version availability


## Frequently asked questions

### Is eMates free?

eMates is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Faxo free?

Faxo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, eMates or Faxo?

Faxo is rated higher. eMates averages 2.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Faxo averages 4.6 from 1.8K ratings.

### Do eMates or Faxo have ads?

Neither eMates nor Faxo shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, eMates or Faxo?

eMates ships an update fortnightly, and Faxo every 2 days. Most recently, eMates was updated on October 15, 2026 and Faxo on October 16, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*